Module: Projects in Bioeconomic Research (4903-410)

This module not offered anymore!

Persons:

• Prof.Dr.-I Jörg Hinrichs (verantwortlich)
• Prof. Dr. Regina Birner (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Zeynep Atamer (begleitend)
• Dr. Myriam Löffler (begleitend)

Degree Program:

• Bioeconomy (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, compulsory

Relation to other Modules:

All compulsory modules of the Master's programme in Bioeconomy.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Student of the Master's programme in Bioeconomy.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

12 credits

Frequency:

beginning every summer semester

Length of the Module:

2 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Presentation and exposé (both as a group)

Module examination:

Individual assignment (e.g. report, paper, presentation, etc.)

Workload:

320 h workload = 112 h attendance + 208 h independent study

Professional competences:

In this module students have the opportunity to apply the methods and skills learned in the compulsory modules. They perform a system analysis of a whole biogenic value chain from an inter- and transdisciplinary perspective. They gain practical knowledge and skills by applying the methods of value stream mapping, life-cycle and impact assessment as well as continuous improvement techniques. This enables students to develop and manage projects independently.

Key competences:

Students acquire inter- and transdisciplinary skills to analyze biogenic value chains from interrelated social, ecological and economical perspectives. Key competencies developed range from independent working and analytical thinking to teamwork, communication and cooperation skills.

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